Chennai, October 03:

The Lord Mayor of the City of London, David Wootton, will be in Chennai next week.

On October 9, the Lord Mayor will meet senior government officials in Tamil Nadu to explore how UK companies can collaborate on projects associated with the State Government’s Vision 2023 across sectors such as transport and energy, skills, health and education.

He will also launch a report that recommends use of fiscal instruments in developing a low-carbon pathway in Tamil Nadu.

He will also meet senior business leaders in Chennai.

The Lord Mayor’s visit to India also includes programmes in New Delhi and Mumbai. He will discuss opportunities for increased interaction in areas such as infrastructure financing, financial sector development and regulatory reform and dispute resolution.

Ahead of his visit, the Lord Mayor said: “I will reinforce the mutual benefits for India and make the City of London’s case for real economic reform in India, and reassure policymakers that the UK’s commitment to India remains strong.

Our companies want to do more business in India…Greater participation of UK firms can help facilitate economic development because they can introduce new products, services and expertise to the market…”

source: http://www.TheHinduBusinessLine.com / Home> News / by Hindu’s Bureau / Chennai, October 03rd, 2012